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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, DNB (Diplomate of National Board) is not equal to DM (Doctorate of Medicine). There are different postgraduate medical qualifications in India, and they represent distinct levels of specialization and training.
Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two.
Particulars | DNB | DM |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Postgraduation | Doctorate |
Duration | 3 years | 3 years |
Course Fee | Up to INR 1.1 lakh | INR 5,000 - INR 20 Lakh |
Entrance Exams | ||
Average Salary | Up to INR 35 lakh | INR 3.3 LPA - INR 40 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigation CBI), Hospitals, Police departments, Law Firms, Defence/Army, Central govt., Forensic Sciences Lab, Private Detective Agencies | AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Fortis, Max, Lilavati Hospital, etc. |
Job Positions | Forensic Expert, Investigative Officer, Crime Reporter, CrimeScene Investigator, Forensic Scientist, Handwriting Expert, Fingerprint Expert | Clinical Pharmacologist, Endocrinologist, Immunologist, Cardiologist, Clinical Haematologist, Gastroenterologist, etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A DNB graduate's salary can be different according to speciality and also experience.
But starts from around INR 30,000 - INR 1 lakh per month for entry level to INR 1.5 lakh+ per month. Experienced earn around INR 10 - INR 35 Lakhs per year.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes a DNB doctor in a surgical specialty like General Surgery or Orthopedics is fully qualified and trained to perform surgeries just like an MD/MS doctor after completing their rigorous postgraduate training.
DNB courses provide extensive hands on experience and clinical exposure in hospitals preparing them to function as specialist surgeons.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Whether DNB is harder than MD or not the answer to it is not straightforward.
Curriculum of both DNB and MD programs is designed to be tough. Level of difficulty depends on specific speciality. Some specialities may have more challenging subjects than others.
Some MD courses may place a stronger focus on research and thesis work which can be an additional challenge for candidates who are not inclined toward research.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The DNB (Diplomate of National Board) course is a postgraduate medical qualification in India that is available to medical graduates who have completed their MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree.
To be eligible for the DNB course after MBBS, candidates typically need to meet the following criteria:
Hold an MBBS degree from a recognized medical college or university.
Have completed a one-year internship or practical training after MBBS.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, DNB is not higher than MBBS.
MBBS is initial medical degree obtained after undergraduate medical education, while DNB is a postgraduate qualification that follows MBBS and offers specialized training in a specific medical or surgical field. DNB is not higher than MBBS but represents an advanced level of medical education and specialization.
Candidates can look at table below to see comparison between two.
Particulars | DNB | MBBS |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Postgraduation | Undergraduate |
Duration | 3 years | 5.5 years |
Course Fee | Up to INR 1.1 lakh | INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore |
Entrance Exams | NEET | |
Average Salary | Up to INR 35 lakh | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigation CBI), Hospitals, Police departments, Law Firms, Defence/Army, Central govt., Forensic Sciences Lab, Private Detective Agencies | Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Medanta- Medicity, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, etc. |
Job Positions | Forensic Expert, Investigative Officer, Crime Reporter, CrimeScene Investigator, Forensic Scientist, Handwriting Expert, Fingerprint Expert | Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, Medical Assistant (Surgery), etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
DNB or Diplomate of National Board is a PG medical qualification in India that is equivalent to an MD or MS degree offered by universities. DNB is administered and awarded by National Board of Examinations (NBE), it's an autonomous body under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India.
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